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Borgford Family History

Borgford Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bodiford, Bareford, Horsford, Botsford, Bigford, Burford, Morford

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Where is the Borgford family from?

You can see how Borgford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borgford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Borgford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Borgford families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Borgford's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Borgford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borgford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borgford ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Borgford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Borgford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borgford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Borgford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Borgford. For the veterans among your Borgford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borgford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Borgford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Borgford in 1961 was 62, and 75 in 2001.

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